Adding my thoughts that mothers in general and my mother in particular deserve my utmost respect. Not only did she give me life, sacrifice for me and my siblings, but she is a very fine lady who I love with all my heart. I do think the "position" of mother or MIL deserves respect by itself -- but my mom has escalated that respect by the life she leads and love she extends. She never meddles, she never judges -- but even if she did, I'd find a way to deal with it because I love her!
If my sons ever spoke to me with the disrespect, it would break my heart -- not just for the personal hurt but because I would feel I had failed them in some way to leave them with so little regard. But thank God, I am sure I will never have to deal with that. I have been blessed with 3 wonderful, thoughtful sons. They not only say yes ma'am and no ma'am -- they are respectful in their hearts as well. |